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Feelings Quote by Stephen Covey

“Love is a verb. Love is something you do: the sacrifices you make, the giving of self. If you want to study love, study those who sacrifice for others. Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love the verb…” quote by Stephen Covey
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“Love is a verb. Love is something you do: the sacrifices you make, the giving of self. If you want to study love, study those who sacrifice for others. Love - the feeling - is a fruit of love the verb…”

Stephen Covey

About This Quote

Source Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989

Love is active, expressed through self‑sacrificial actions; studying love means observing those who serve others.

In simple terms: Love is actions.

Key Takeaway

Practice love through sacrifice.

Themes

love service selflessness

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • parenting
  • marriage
  • community work

Key Concepts

ethics relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you serve without losing self?
  • What sacrifices reflect true love?
A Different Perspective

Self‑neglect can become harmful.

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